During the reign of George of Poděbrady (1458–1471), Bohemia was divided into 14 regions, which remained so until 1714, when their number was reduced to 12 again.

Due to the parallel establishment of political districts in 1848, however, their importance declined.

From 1949 to 1960, the Czech part of Czechoslovakia was divided into the Capital City of Prague and 13 regions.

[2] In 1960–1999, the Czech part of Czechoslovakia was divided into the Capital City of Prague and following 7 regions:[3] According to the Act no.

[4] The capital city of Prague, which has simultaneously the status of a region and a municipality, is treated by Act no.